Ominous Definition & Meaning
ominous
- adjective
- threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments; "a baleful look"; "forbidding thunderclouds"; "his tone became menacing"; "ominous rumblings of discontent"; "sinister storm clouds"; "a sinister smile"; "his threatening behavior"; "ugly black clouds"; "the situation became ugly"
- presaging ill fortune; "ill omens"; "ill predictions"; "my words with inauspicious thunderings shook heaven"- P.B.Shelley; "a dead and ominous silence prevailed"; "a by- election at a time highly unpropitious for the Government"
"Ominous" in song lyrics
See how ominous is used in real songs:
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"There is something about his demeanor that's ominous"
Buck 65 — Riverbed 3 -
"Please see to your behavior. Tonedeff is ominous"
Extended Famm — The Evils That Pens Do -
"Turning it out, my presence is ominous"
Hieroglyphics — Pep Love
Words that rhyme with ominous
Usage tips for "ominous"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ominous" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ominous to find words that pair well.